I feel lucky to have been able to work with Anando and Tina for a long list of reasons. They are two beautiful people, both inside and out. I met Anando through DWRunning and Tina is also an accomplished runner so they were beyond understanding of the crazy fall I have had coaching high school Cross Country (I tell myself I’ll never take Fall weddings but when it’s going to be at the MCA in Chicago, I can’t turn that down). Their patience has helped me to keep my head through the past three months that I have slowly picked my way through their wedding photos. I am so happy to finally share them with Anando, Tina, and their wonderful families and friends who I had the pleasure of meeting and hanging with back at the end of August. Thank you guys for allowing me to capture your incredibly beautiful and love-filled day in Chicago. Hope you enjoy reliving it a bit here. Also, one last thank you to Adriana Todd for working as a second photographer with me. It was the first time I have worked with an “assistant” and she has made me seriously question if I will ever shoot without a “photo buddy” again!

I shot these engagement photos for Anando and Tina a few months back during this mostly extremely mild winter we’ve had. We took advantage of a warm day, dodged some rain, and had a great time cruising around the city. Very much looking forward to this fall when we’ll see them wed at Chicago’s Museum of Contemporary Art!

Tim and Yuliya had their wedding in my hometown of Barrington, IL, at the beautiful St. Anne’s Church with a reception following down at Heritage Prairie Farm in Elburn, IL, which is a place everyone will hopefully one day have an excuse to visit because it is an incredible oasis not too far from the bustling Chicago area. I absolutely loved being a part of their wedding day. They are two of the most genuinely kind individuals you will come across and their families are right there with them in that regard. Thank you, Tim and Yuliya, for including me in your incredibly beautiful day! All the very best to you!